Splatoon 3 release date: Here’s what we know about when the game comes out, new maps and more

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A release date for Splatoon 3 has been set by Nintendo and it looks like the game will be arriving in just a few months. In Splatoon 3, players will compete in teams in a family-friendly third-person shooter with a number of different game modes, including “Turf War mode”, which sees players compete in a 4 vs 4 arena match to cover the most ground with their coloured ink. ‘Splatoon 3’ release date Spaltoon 3 release date reveal Splatoon 3 has been confirmed to be released on Friday 9 September for the Nintendo Switch, including the OLED and lite models. How to get ‘Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion’ content for free As part of the announcement, Nintendo have confirmed that active Nintendo Switch Online and expansion pack subscribers who own a copy of Splatoon 2 can play the “Octo Expansion” downloadable content on Nintendo Switch at no additional cost.